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Audi S8 holds its value better — 43% five-year retention against 42% for the Bentley Continental. Resale value and cost of ownership, head to head.
On five-year value retention the Audi S8 comes out ahead, holding about 43% of its value versus 42% for the Bentley Continental. Over the first five years the Audi S8 loses roughly $74,360 while the Bentley Continental loses about $130,656 — a gap near $56,296.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi S8 sheds about 4% in year one versus 58% for the Bentley Continental. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.